State data · week of 2026-06-06
North Dakota: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a North Dakota address — how many are pending, how many have crossed VA's 125-day backlog line, and how fast they're moving. Refreshed weekly from VBA's own workbook.
By Mario Bailey — U.S. Air Force veteran · current Air National Guard member. Data updated 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
1,423
Backlog (>125 days)
201
% over 125 days
14.1%
Avg days pending
72.33 days
Completed FYTD
4,180
How North Dakota compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For North Dakota veterans, 14.1% of pending claims are in backlog — a larger share than the national figure. State is based on the address on the claim; the National Work Queue means the office working a claim may be anywhere in the country.
By special mission
| Mission | Pending | Backlog | Avg days pending | Completed FYTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 1,399 | 199 | 72.72 | 3,952 |
| Pension | 15 | 2 | 65 | 149 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 9 | — | 24.56 | 79 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 1,423 | 201 | 72.33 | 4,180 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06